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STR Highlight: Placer Valley Chalet, a Log Cabin Gem


Nestled in the woods outside of Alma, CO, the gorgeous Placer Valley Chalet is a true home away from home – perfect for your upcoming mountain stay.


Nestled in the woods outside of Alma, CO, the gorgeous Placer Valley Chalet is a true home away from home - perfect for your upcoming mountain stay.

In our latest short term rental highlight, we’re thrilled to share with you the beautiful Placer Valley Chalet.

Placer Valley Chalet, a sister property to El Alma Aframe, also located in the beautiful Placer Valley, is one of our favorite short term rentals in the area. And we’ve seen a lot of them!

Located just minutes from Alma, the highest incorporated town in America, Placer Valley Chalet is situated perfectly for the quiet mountain getaway you’ve been dreaming of. Take the time to check out gems like Otto’s Food Truck and Bristlecone Bakery and Black Kettle Coffee.

Or take a 20 minute drive over Hoosier Pass – tell all your friends back home that you crossed the Continental Divide – and you’re in Breckenridge. There you’ll find outdoor recreation, shopping (you MUST check out Marigold’s & Folcland), & some of our favorite restaurants (we recommend Aurum for creative cocktails & dining or Ollie’s for your bar & grill vibes right on the river).

Anna, the owner & brains behind the design of Placer Valley Chalet, has the perfect eye & knack for merging rustic with modern mountain.

Short term rentals are a dime a dozen in the mountains of Colorado. To be a successful STR owner, you have to put in real effort to make yours stand out & book regularly. No longer can you simply purchase a furnished cabin in the mountains & throw it immediately up on Airbnb. You have to be a great host who cares not only about your guest’s stay, but the local community, as well. You have to have a unique, clean, beautiful property with modern amenities. Anna & her two Colorado mountain STRs are exactly that.

A few details we personally love about Placer Valley Chalet:

The beautiful log & stone exterior.

The eclectic art throughout the interior.

That stained glass piece in the kitchen!

The music nook with record player.

The mid-century bar cart & assorted cocktail supplies!

The wildflowers in the summertime & the beautiful views.

This is a small sampling of the variety & style of social media & listing content from the Placer Valley Chalet project. We couldn’t recommend this place more!

You can view Placer Valley Chalet’s Airbnb listing here, and you can follow along on their Instagram account here.


Ready to revamp the way you share your passion or space with the world? Get in touch today to start the conversation about your Colorado brand project. We specialize in telling brand stories in the Breckenridge, Fairplay, and Buena Vista, Colorado areas *but we’ll go anywhere for the right project!* and we’d love to talk about yours.

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Romantic Outdoor Wedding at Blackstone Rivers Ranch


Tiffany & Amos’ romantic outdoor wedding at Blackstone Rivers Ranch was such a joy to be a part of. We are thrilled to finally share it here!


wedding at Blackstone Rivers Ranch, basecamp visual

Tiffany & Amos hosted the most perfect outdoor wedding at Blackstone Rivers Ranch. It was so perfect it’s taken us years to blog about it! Some wedding days & couples are just like that – difficult to even put into words that adequately share just how wonderful it was.

One of the most incredible things about this job are the clients turned friends. The pieces of stories we get to be a part of along the way.

For Tiffany & Amos, first the engagement session in Moab – THEE red dress!
A sweet family session with their oldest child, Stone.
And most recently, a second family & maternity session squeezed into a quick trip to Colorado to celebrate the soon-arrival of their daughter, Snow.

So many things about Tiffany & Amos’ wedding day that we’ll never forget.

Tiffany’s gorgeous (and HUGE) peony bouquet.
The moody weather.
Their willingness to walk across the rocks to get to the middle of the roaring river – whatever it takes to get the shot. 🙂
The off-the-cuff private promises they shared after they snuck away from their reception.
The fur-covered ceremony benches & romantic reception decor.
The warmth & kindness their families showed us.
The joy & the connection & the laughter & the love. This job is so much more than a job.

Their wedding day was so incredible Rocky Mountain Bride featured it, too. Always so fun to see our work featured on publications like this! Take a look here!

This wedding film is a total mood! Tiffany & Amos were up for anything, and it truly helped create the most magical story.

Here’s what Tiffany & Amos so kindly shared about working with us!

When starting our search for the perfect wedding photographer and videographer, we knew we wanted someone up for adventure and an artistic touch to capture our special day. After we saw Basecamp Visual’s beautiful website and their footage from Iceland, we were sold! Add to that a super friendly and warm phone consultation with Shanna and we were like, “Where do we sign!?” Little did we know we were signing up to work with the dream team who would create a perfectly cohesive engagement photo/video and wedding photo/video suite all edited with the same artistic edge. I think we underestimated just how much we would appreciate our photos and videos having a similar look, which really ties them all together.

We so appreciate how patient Dave and Shanna were with us as we made plan after plan to make all of our sessions happen facing freak snowstorms, last-minute rental home cancellations, a pup’s torn ACL, our wedding being postponed several times as a result of pandemic shutdowns, the list goes on and on. One of our favorite things about Basecamp Visual was the mutual sense of adventure. When we asked them to meet us in a remote, off-grid campsite deep in a canyon in Moab for our engagement session, they didn’t hesitate and welcomed any and all challenges it would present. Likewise, when they asked us if we’d be okay walking through the woods in the rain to find a hidden waterfall in our wedding attire right before our wedding ceremony, we responded, “Let’s do this!” The adventure made these moments that much more memorable, and we really did get the most epic footage that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

We are so grateful we chose Basecamp Visual to capture these special moments for us and didn’t realize just how much we would miss hanging out with them when it was all over. If you’re looking to make new friends who are down for adventure and will capture the moments in a more beautiful way than you ever thought possible, you’ve come to the right place.

Tiffany & Amos

And finally, after far too long – their gorgeous, romantic wedding day at Blackstone Rivers Ranch.


Venue: Blackstone Rivers Ranch
Photo & Video: Basecamp Visual
HMU: Amy DaCosta Hair & Makeup
Jewelry: Tiffany Rose Designs
Catering: La Cuisine of Evergreen
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Shoes: Kate Spade, Idyllwind, Ariat
Florals: Sweet Pea Designs
Cake: Azucar Bakery
Music: String & Sound


Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you on the hunt for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Colorado (or other amazing places) intimate wedding or elopement? Interested in a session just because? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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BreckHaus Aframe Family Photo Session


You know we love Aframes. And they’re having a moment these last few years! I was thrilled with Kristine & Oliver, owners of BreckHaus, asked about doing an Aframe family photo session for them – yes please!


Aframe family photo session, Basecamp Visual

There’s something about the Aframe community that just feels so good. In building our own dream forever A (@ourtrianglehouse) we’ve connected with so many others doing the same thing and how darn cool is that?

After months of being IG friends, it was so great finally meeting Kristine & Oliver’s family for their Aframe family photo session! They’re the owners of the gorgeous @breckhausaframe – you gotta see it!

If there’s anything we’ve learned, it’s that us new build & A-framers gotta stick together.

If there’s anything we’ve learned, it’s that we new build & Aframers gotta stick together.

BreckHaus Aframe is located just south of Breckenridge, in the beautiful town of Blue River. It boasts a clean, modern, stylish aesthetic inside & out. Not to mention the most incredible view of Quandary Peak!

It’s a must-see & must-stay for anyone visiting the Breckenridge area! You can book directly here.

An Aframe family photo session in their home away from home.

Love it when two things we love so much collide – casual, easy family photo sessions & Aframes. Let’s schedule yours!


Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Let’s schedule your maternity session! Contact us today.

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Julie & Sean’s Summery Steamboat Springs Ranch Wedding


Julie and Sean’s stunning Steamboat Springs ranch wedding in Colorado was the perfect fusion of rustic charm and romantic elegance.


Steamboat Springs Ranch Wedding, Basecamp Visual

Their Steamboat Springs Ranch wedding day beautifully balanced some of the best contrasts—rowdy and romantic, masculine and feminine—through thoughtful, eye-catching details.

Julie’s bridal look featured an exquisite blend of lace and leather, while Sean looked dapper in a soft blue suit, complete with custom bolero ties and boutonnières crafted from fly-fishing ties for him and his groomsmen. The decor was a breathtaking mix of delicate pink, peach, and amber florals paired with antler sheds and feathers, creating a warm, whimsical ambiance for their al fresco dinner setting.

Axel, the sweetest best boi, was the ring bearer & had the honor of signing the marriage license. We just LOVE pups at your weddings. Quick sidebar: here’s another favorite!

Okay – back to Julie & Sean’s gorgeous Steamboat Springs ranch wedding day!

Family and friends played a central role in Julie and Sean’s celebration. Julie’s grandfather and mother had the honor of walking her down the aisle, a touching moment that highlighted the deep connections present throughout the day. Their wedding party and guest list included cherished relationships spanning childhood, college, and adulthood, creating a vibrant, love & excitement-filled gathering that truly reflected their journey together. Guests fully embraced the western theme, donning gorgeous dresses, boots, and hats, adding to the incredible atmosphere.

The celebration transitioned into a PARTY featuring glow-in-the-dark cowboy hats and a late-night pizza feast.

This unforgettable day truly captured the essence of a romantic Western celebration with unforgettable style, heartfelt moments, and boundless energy.

We’ve had the honor of working with Julie & Sean in a number of capacities even prior to their Steamboat Springs ranch wedding day!

We did a collection of brand storytelling sessions for Julie’s marketing company.
And this brand project in partnership with Alps + Meters & Gravity Haus, Breckenridge.

And, finally – Julie & Sean’s super fun engagement session! Trust us, you gotta check this one out.

It’s always such an honor to work with couples across a variety of projects & life’s greatest milestones. There’s no better way to truly get to know you!

Without further adieu – Julie & Sean’s wedding film!

And their teaser! This is so fun!

Julie & Sean – a million thank yous will never quite cover it.

Planning your dream summer (or whenever!) Colorado wedding? We’d love to join you!


Photo & Video: Us! Basecamp Visual
Planning: The bride!
Floral: Wild Hare Floral Co.
HMU: i like pretty hair, Makeup by Katie Klein
Content Creator: Wild Heart Content
Attire: Little White Dress Bridal, Bespoke Edge
Catering: Local Flavor Catering
Rentals: Colorado Event Rentals
Desserts: Inclusions Steamboat
Engraving: Peaks Edge
Ceremony & Reception Venue: La Joya Dulce, Steamboat Springs, CO
Band: Jonny Mogambo Band


Crafting really beautiful wedding photo & video for the wild-at-heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you searching for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Colorado (or other amazing places) intimate wedding or elopement? Interested in a session just because? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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We’re IN LOVE with these Eclectic Vintage Wedding Vibes at Casa Coyote, Colorado


We traded epic mountains for the vast prairie to photograph Brittny & Doug’s colorful, eclectic vintage wedding (actually, their 10 year vow renewal!) at Casa Coyote! What a beautiful celebration!


eclectic vintage wedding by Basecamp Visual

An eclectic vintage wedding on the prairies of Colorado? YES PLEASE.

When Brittny & Doug tied the knot ten years ago, there wasn’t a big dress, a fancy venue, or a huge crowd of witnesses. But love has a funny way of growing, and over the past decade, their life has blossomed—six beautiful children, a home full of memories, and a love story that just keeps getting better.

When Brittny & Doug decided to renew their vows, they went all in—eclectic vintage wedding style.

We’ve known Brittny for years! She photographed our family as we were anticipating our third little dude – and was even there with us for his birth & the sweetest fresh 48 session in the hours following. She’s the kindest, sweetest soul, and it the biggest honor to be asked to photograph her own life’s milestone!

Set against the wild and whimsical backdrop of colorful Colorado, this wasn’t just a vow renewal.

It was a family-filled, joy-soaked celebration of everything Brittny & Doug have built together. Think: bold colors, heirloom touches, vintage finds, and a whole lot of heart.

The day began with quiet moments and deep roots—literally. We joined the couple at Brittny’s grandma’s homestead, where the Colorado sun lit up the rolling landscape. The stories & love of this family could almost be felt in the air. Surrounded by the echoes of family history, the couple shared laughs & soaked in the meaning of the moment.

Then it was off to Casa Coyote! This place is a desert dream tucked into the hills. It was the perfect setting for a celebration that was anything but ordinary.

Picture colorful florals by the incredible Amber Mustain Floral.
Mismatched antique chairs for guests
Carefully collected vintage dinnerware – antique plates & glassware & mugs.
Candles & disco balls.
Plants & the most delicious retro style multi-tiered cake!

The vibe? Think hillbilly extravaganza (a term lovingly coined by the couple) in the best possible way.

This eclectic vintage wedding-themed renewal was bursting with texture, color, and intention—from the boho blooms to the handpicked glassware and layered textiles. Every detail whispered of nostalgia and screamed with personality. It was intimate, but never quiet; heartfelt, but never stuffy. Their kids took center stage – and made it clear that this wasn’t just about a couple, but a whole family.

As the sun dipped behind the mountains and the twinkle lights came to life, the evening turned into a full-blown bash. There was laughter, barefoot dancing, a WEDDING CAKE PIÑATA, and the absolutely best bride & groom cake smash. It was messy and magical and everything an epic love story deserves.

Brittny & Doug’s eclectic vintage wedding vow renewal wasn’t about recreating the wedding they never had. It was about celebrating the beautiful life they’ve built. And honestly? It was perfect.


Photography: Basecamp Visual
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Casa Coyote, Calhan, Colorado
Florals: Amber Mustain Floral
Cake: Chef Rosalee


Crafting really beautiful films + photos for the wild at heart, Basecamp Visual is a Breckenridge, Colorado based videography and photography team run by us, a husband and wife duo, Dave & Shanna. Are you on the hunt for a creative storytelling team for your upcoming Colorado (or other amazing places) intimate wedding or elopement? Interested in a session just because? Let’s talk about it! Contact us today to learn more.

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